Outdoor activities in Scottsdale

Old Town nightlife, Western-week traditions, spring-training ballparks and McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailheads make Scottsdale a mix of polish and desert.

4 outdoors listings in Scottsdale Fri, Oct 16 to Tue, Dec 15: outdoor events, plus trails for when the weather's right. Look for Scottsdale City Hall surface lot, Scottsdale Waterfront (Southbridge, by Olive & Ivy), Scottsdale Civic Center and 1 more venue. 3 are free, and paid tickets start around $20. 3 are marked kid-friendly. No date? Try anytime spots like Pinnacle Peak Park or Mountain View Park. Forecast highs around 85°F.

1. Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM

   Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market

   Scottsdale City Hall surface lot · Free · Outdoors · Food & Drink

2. Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM

   Scottsdale Run Club: Saturday 8am Waterfront Run

   Scottsdale Waterfront (Southbridge, by Olive & Ivy) · Free · Outdoors · Meetups & Community

3. Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM

   Scottsdale Fall Festival

   Scottsdale Civic Center · Free · Concerts · Outdoors

4. Fri, Oct 23, 5:00 PM

   Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival

   Salt River Fields at Talking Stick · from $20 · Theater · Outdoors